Welcome To Badlands Tour Company
Explore the raw, untamed, and majestic wilderness of Badlands National Park
It's Called the BADLANDS For A Reason
The Badlands don’t reveal themselves easily. From a distance, they look like a desert of jagged stone and silence — but when you know where to stand, when to arrive, and how to look, they come alive. The colors shift with the light. The wind carries stories older than memory. And if you time it right, the sun paints the ridges in a way that makes you stop speaking altogether.
That’s why I started Badlands Tour Company, a DBA of My XO Adventures. I’ve spent years guiding travelers through this land, learning its moods, its weather, and its secrets. The Badlands can be fierce one minute and serene the next, and it takes more than a map to see them for what they really are. It takes someone who loves this place enough to read its cues — to lead you in from the best direction, in the right light, and with enough care to let you feel the wonder settle in.
When you travel with us, you’re not just checking a park off a list. You’re stepping into an experience shaped by intuition, timing, and respect for the land. We show you the silence most people miss. We pause where the layers of rock tell stories of time. We chase color when the sky starts to dance. Every turn is intentional, every stop chosen for a reason.
Guided exploration is what transforms a good day into something unforgettable. It’s what turns a drive through the park into a connection that lingers. We don’t just show you the Badlands — we help you feel them, in all their shifting light and stillness.
Badlands Tour Company – This is what we do. This is who we are.
#1 TOP RATED TOURS
Badlands National Park Winter Wonderland
The Winter Wonderland Tour is a magical and enchanting experience that allows participants to embrace the beauty and wonder of the winter season.
Badlands National Park Wildlife Tour
Explore the Badlands with a Wildlife Biologist. Timing, angle, approach and a sharp eye are key. With a Wildlife Biologist as your guide, you'll be sure to experience great moments throughout the park.
Badlands Golden Hour and Sunset
A sunset tour of the Badlands National Park is an unforgettable experience that shouldn’t be missed. So, be sure to add it to your itinerary while visiting Mount Rushmore and witness the beauty of nature at its finest!
Badlands Stargazing Tour
This evening tour begins with a pickup from your accommodations in Rapid City, Hill City, Custer, or Keystone. We’ll head towards the Badlands to enjoy a beautiful sunset from a picture-perfect place.
Spectacular Landscapes
Incredible Sunsets
Stargazing
Wildlife
Fossils
Minerals
Directions to Badlands National Park
Badlands Loop Road
The Badlands Loop Road is 32 miles long and designed in part by Peter Norbeck. This is no ordinary road. It was constructed to highlight the most beautiful views of Badlands National Park. In total, there are 14 marked overlooks with parking.
In addition, there are pull-offs where you can stop and take in the scenery. Driving the loop straight through takes a little over an hour. With a guide, it can easily take 2 hours to view the entire Badlands Loop Road.
Sage Creek Rim Road
Badlands Tour Company Contact Information
- 2719 Tomahawk Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57702
- 605-252-9100
- daniel@badlandstourcompany.com